Teodoro Alvarez, Sr., 89, of Kenedy, died Saturday, April 27, 2013, at Bluebonnet Nursing and Rehab Center in Karnes City.

Mr. Alvarez was born April 8, 1924 in Karnes City to Simon Alvarez and Adelia Nuniez Alvarez.

Survivors include his wife Lillie Jannsen Alvarez of Kenedy; his daughters, Frances (Solio) Alvear of League City and Oralia (Benito) Moreno of Beeville; his sons, Alfredo (Adelfa) Alvarez, Jr., of Pawnee, Ernesto (Veronica) Alvarez of Floresville and Teodoro Alvarez, Jr., of Kenedy; his sisters, Minnie Horton and Ester Casanova, both of Kenedy; his 14 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

Mr. Alvarez is preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Ernestimo Alvarez and his sister, Manuela Salas.

Visitation was held Monday, April 29 in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel with a rosary recited that evening at 7 p.m.

Funeral Mass was celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 29 at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church with Rev. Leon Rubaj officiating.